Out & About

There are so many attractions to visit in and around the bay to interest all ages. The surrounding towns of Paignton, Totnes and Brixham also have much to offer and are really worth a visit!is editable.

Local Links

http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk

This site has lots of general information about the area.

  • Fairy Cove

    Along the 22 miles of English Riviera coastline are 20 beaches and coves. Some are wide, sandy beaches, others are smaller and more secluded. Many of the beaches hold coveted awards for cleanliness and quality. 

  • Torquay Harbour

    Torquay Harbour lies on the North shore of Tor Bay and despite a high proportion of activities revolving around the leisure industry, Torquay still remains a fully operational and busy little port and is very close to the town centre giving easy access to shops, restaurants and bars. 

  • Kents Cavern

    Kents Cavern is one of the most important Palaeolithic caves in Northern Europe and the oldest recognisable human dwelling in Britain. It holds beautiful and spectacular geological formations and significant prehistoric finds, some over 700,000 years old. 

  • Cockington Park

    The Domesday Book village of Cockington has hardly changed through the centuries. Come and explore this special village, its historic manor house and the 460 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland around. It is completely free to enter and you can lose yourself here for a whole day! Open daily all year round.

  • Living Coast

    Torquay's coastal zoo is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe.

  • Berry Head

    Berry Head is Torbay’s single most important heritage site. It has got more official international and national designations than most places see in a lifetime. 

  • Paignton Zoo

    Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. 

  • Model Village

    Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future.  

  • Quaywest Water Park

    Quaywest is a Waterpark that hosts eight slides; two kiddies pool areas, a swimming pool and various food/retail outlets. 

  • Babbacombe Theatre

    Situated on the beautiful Babbacombe Downs, in Torquay, South Devon. Provides details of upcoming productions.  

  • Riviera International Conference and Leisure Centre

    The Riviera Centre offers all weather, fun filled leisure facilities. Waves Leisure Pool is the main attraction with flume and wave machine. 

 

 

 

 
 

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